There are 7 ways to get from Rovaniemi to Vaasa by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Rovaniemi to Seinäjokitrain Ic 24 / ...
- Take the train from Seinäjoki to Vaasatrain S 53 / ...
7h 1m€72–116Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rovaniemi, Bus Station to Oulu, Bus Stationbus N3007 / ...
- Take the bus from 12 to Tulobus Ob1
8h 15m€36–53Drive 538.7 km
- Drive from Rovaniemi to Vaasacar 538.7 km
6h 42m€101–146Fly to Vaasa Airport
- Fly from Rovaniemi (RVN) to Vaasa Airport (VAA)plane RVN - VAA
5h 16m€90–396Train, bus
- Take the train from Rovaniemi to Kokkolatrain Ic 34 / ...
- Take the bus from 4 to Olympiakatubus 240 / ...
7h 32m€69–102Train via Kokkola
- Take the train from Rovaniemi to Kokkolatrain Ic 34 / ...
- Take the train from Kokkola to Vaasatrain S 52
7h 46m€72–117Fly to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport, bus
- Fly from Rovaniemi (RVN) to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport (KOK)plane RVN - KOK
- Take the bus from Kruunupyy koulu to Vaasanpuistikko / matkakeskus Pbus
8h 1m€126–440
Rovaniemi to Vaasa by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rovaniemi to Vaasa is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 8h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Rovaniemi to Vaasa is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs €90 - €400.
No, there is no direct bus from Rovaniemi station to Vaasa. However, there are services departing from Rovaniemi, Bus Station and arriving at Tulo via 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Rovaniemi to Vaasa. However, there are services departing from Rovaniemi and arriving at Vaasa via Seinäjoki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Rovaniemi and Vaasa is 611 km. The road distance is 538.7 km.
The best way to get from Rovaniemi to Vaasa without a car is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs €70 - €120.
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Rovaniemi to Vaasa, including transfers.
Rovaniemi to Vaasa bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rovaniemi, Bus Station.
Rovaniemi to Vaasa train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Rovaniemi station.
The best way to get from Rovaniemi to Vaasa is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs €70 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 8h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €400 and takes 5h 16m.
What companies run services between Rovaniemi, Finland and Vaasa, Finland?
You can take a train from Rovaniemi to Vaasa via Seinäjoki in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rovaniemi, Bus Station to Tulo via Oulu, Bus Station and 12 in around 8h 15m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Rovaniemi to Vaasa Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–470
Flights from Rovaniemi to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–470
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Rovaniemi to Seinäjoki
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Seinäjoki to Vaasa
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Rovaniemi to Kokkola
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Rovaniemi to Kokkola
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kokkola to Vaasa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rovaniemi, Bus Station to Oulu, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Rovaniemi to Vaasa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Oulu, Bus Station.
Rovaniemi to Vaasa train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Seinäjoki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rovaniemi to Vaasa is 539 km. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Rovaniemi to Vaasa.
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